by Joanne | Jul 6, 2021 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
May these Scriptures from last week encourage and bless …. (Job 23:12) ~*~*~ There was much to be praying for – the tragedy in Florida, the heat and humidity which is so dangerous for many, and the  everyday challenges. In Numbers 13:33, we read these...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Joanne | Jun 29, 2021 | Encouragement
Currently our morning Bible Study group is on a short break. To stay connected to Scripture and each other, we post a Scripture each morning to encourage one another … ~*~*~ “Treat others the same way you want them to treat you.” (Luke 6:31, NASB)...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Joanne | Jun 22, 2021 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Last week was the last week in this part of the study of Romans – Not Ashamed of the Gospel. I highly recommend the study as it was a blessing to our entire group. The week began with reading Romans 8:1-11. Our minds are set – either to the flesh or to the...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Joanne | May 20, 2021 | Encouragement
I am an early riser but this was early even for me. The words came to mind bringing a sweet comfort and peace: “Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?”...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Joanne | May 11, 2021 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
It’s a cloudy and gray morning, the rain is coming down softly at the moment. The morning sounds, while present, are quieter; and the morning doves are cooing. It’s a gentle and oddly comforting sound. The sounds all remind me of Elijah. Elijah, in fleeing...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Joanne | Apr 29, 2021 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
We’re tired. Weary of the struggles fought over the long last year. We’re battle worn. With that said, these words come to mind: “These are the names of David’s mightiest warriors.†(2 Samuel 23:8, NLT) King David commandeered an army. This chapter...